21 Oct, 2025
Respondent(s): Sanu Toolooa – Jockey | Charge: Using Whip on Runner Out of Contention | Outcome: Proved | Following the running of Race 6, Hygain Stayers Challenge Handicap 2200, Class A Jockey Sanu Toolooa, admitted a breach of Rule 638(3)(f)(iii) in that, as...
21 Oct, 2025
Respondent(s): Bill Jacobson – Jockey | Charge: Excessive Use of Whip Prior to 100 metres | Outcome: Proved | Following the running of Race 6, Hygain Stayers Challenge Handicap 2200, Class A Jockey Billy Jacobson, admitted a charge that, as the Rider of JETHRO...
21 Oct, 2025
Respondent(s): Richard John Austin – Other (Graduation Driver) | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND Mr Munro alleged that Graduation Driver Richard Austin (CALIFORNIA DREAMING) drove carelessly in Race 2 passing the 750 metre mark when...
21 Oct, 2025
Respondent(s): Toni Davies – Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive use whip | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 4, the Respondent Ms T Davies admitted a charge alleging she used her whip 7 times prior to the 100 metres and 7 times after on...
21 Oct, 2025
Respondent(s): Kavish Chowdhoory – Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 8, the “NZCIS WELLINGTON CUP PACKAGES NOW ON SALE SPRINT”, Ms Selvakumaran presented an Information charging Mr...
21 Oct, 2025
Respondent(s): Simamkele Mxothwa – Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 8, the “NZCIS WELLINGTON CUP PACKAGES NOW ON SALE SPRINT”, Ms Selvakumaran presented an Information...
20 Oct, 2025
Respondent(s): Liam Kauri – Apprentice Jockey | Charge: Excessive use of the whip | Outcome: Proved | EVIDENCE: Following the running of Race 5, the “CONTEMPORARY KOROWAI DESIGNS 1400”, Ms Selvakumaran presented an Information charging Mr Kauri, the...
20 Oct, 2025
Respondent(s): Ricky John Gutsell – Other (Graduation Driver) | Charge: Careless Driving | Outcome: Proved | BACKGROUND Mr Munro alleged that Graduation Driver Ricky Gutsell (BALTIC STAR) drove carelessly in Race 4 when shifting ground inwards shortly after the...
20 Oct, 2025
Respondent(s): George Rooke – Jockey | Charge: Careless Riding | Outcome: Proved | Evidence This charge arises from the running of Race 8, the ELSDON Park 1400. Senior Stipendiary Steward Mr Jones filed an Information pursuant to Rule 638(1)(d) alleging the...
20 Oct, 2025
Respondent(s): Matt Cartwright – Jockey | Charge: Use of whip on a horse clearly winning | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 7, the Group 2 Windsor Park Stud Soliloquy Stakes, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(3)(f)(vii). The...
20 Oct, 2025
Respondent(s): Matt Cartwright – Jockey | Charge: Celebratory Gesture | Outcome: Proved | Evidence Following the running of Race 7, the Group 2 Windsor Park Stud Soliloquy Stakes, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638(2). The Informant, Senior...
20 Oct, 2025
Respondent(s): Cody William Cole – Trainer | Outcome: Protest Upheld | Evidence This is an ‘uncontested protest’ that follows from the running of Race 3. An Information was filed Instigating a Protest per Rule 642(1). The Applicant, Trainer Mr J Bell alleged...
